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Le Somail

Coordinates: 43°15′54″N 2°54′29″E / 43.26500°N 2.90806°E / 43.26500; 2.90806
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The 17th century Saint-Marcel bridge in Le Somail

Le Somail is a hamlet in the Aude department of southwestern France. Le Somail is located along the Canal du Midi. Its territory is shared by 3 communes: Ginestas, Saint-Nazaire-d'Aude and Sallèles-d'Aude.

History

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In the 17th century, the town was the resting place for passengers on the mail barge operating between Toulouse and Agde.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Jefferson, David (2009). Through the French Canals. Adlard Colles Nautical. p. 288. ISBN 978-1-4081-0381-4.
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43°15′54″N 2°54′29″E / 43.26500°N 2.90806°E / 43.26500; 2.90806